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Definition of Stealthy
1. Adjective. Marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed. "A surreptitious glance at his watch"
Similar to: Concealed
Derivative terms: Furtiveness, Sneak, Sneak, Sneak, Sneakiness, Stealth, Stealthiness
Definition of Stealthy
1. a. Done by stealth; accomplished clandestinely; unperceived; secret; furtive; sly.
Definition of Stealthy
1. Adjective. Characterized by or resembling stealth or secrecy. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Stealthy
1. intended to escape observation [adj STEALTHIER, STEALTHIEST]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Stealthy
Literary usage of Stealthy
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Achievements of Stanley and Other African Explorers: Comprising All the by Joel Tyler Headley (1878)
"... elands snorted their warning to the herd in the forest; stealthy forms of the
carnivora stole through the dark woods outside of our camp. ..."
2. Allen's Synonyms and Antonyms by Frederic Sturges Allen (1920)
"2. move, slip, slide, slink, sneak, creep, lurk (rare). stealthy, a. I. See THIEVISH.
8. secret, furtive, surreptitious, sly, underhand, ..."
3. John L. Stoddard's Lectures: Illustrated and Embellished with Views of the by John Lawson Stoddard (1902)
"... while stealthy foes, more dangerous than hungry wolves, peered through the
parted leaves and coveted their scalps, are now so many houses of religious ..."
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